Taraba Council Chairman Bags 2026 Newspointer Transformation Leadership Award By Newspointer News Desk March 1, 2026 The Chairman of Bali Local Government Council in Taraba State, Hon. Habila Bala Balasa, has been honoured with the Newspointer Transformation Leadership Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to grassroots development. The award was presented on Saturday,…
FTC JALINGO REQUEST TWO MAJOR INTERVENTIONS FROM THE TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT. Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Jalingo, a premier technical institution in Taraba State, has requested two major interventions from the state government. Established in 1988, FSTC Jalingo aims to provide top-notch technical education, nurturing talented individuals into skilled technicians who can drive technological…
SAMBO JOINS OTHER PARTY STALWARTS AT THE APC TARABA STATE UNITY FORUM Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, the erstwhile Minister of Transportation, joined party stalwarts at the APC Taraba State Unity forum on Sunday, February 23, in Abuja, FCT. The event, which was hosted by Ambassador Hassan Ardo, had in attendance illustrious Taraba sons and party faithful…
TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZES CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOP ON MONITORING AND EVALUATION FOR STATE OFFICIALS Jalingo, Taraba State – In a bid to strengthen the capacity of its officials and enhance the effectiveness of its policies and programs, the Taraba State Government has organized a comprehensive workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with Euclase Resources…
Beyond Doubt: Confirming the Tiv-Shitile People’s Presence in Cameroon February 18, 2025 Introduction The Shitile people are a subgroup of the Tiv ethnic group, primarily found in Nigeria. Like other subgroups of Tiv, the Shitile people have a significant number in Cameroon. They have a rich cultural heritage and history that spans centuries. However, their…
LAMDO GASHAKA LAUDS PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE, URGES TOLERANCE AMONG FARMERS AND HERDER His Royal Highness, he Alhaji Dr. Zubairu Hammangabdo Muhammad Sambo, the Lamdo of Gashaka, expressed his satisfaction with the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in Gashaka Local Government Area while addressing journalists at the prayer ground in Serti after observing Sallah prayers. He attributed the serene…
TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT HOLDS INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE TO HONOR ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE DAY Globaltimes Reporters: The Taraba State Government yesterday held an interdenominational church service at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cathedral, Mile Six Jalingo, to commemorate Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. The event was attended by top government officials, security…
JALINGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES PESMDAA OFFCIALS The Taraba State branch of the Petroleum, Environment, and Solid Minerals Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) was recently inaugurated at the Jalingo Local Government Secretariat, where the new officials took their oath of office. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan, Chairman of the Association of Local Governments…
The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently marked his 90th birthday, Global Times Magazine reports. The decision was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing…
Activist Allegedly Detained After Questioning N100 Million Allocation to Karim-Lamido LGA Tension is reportedly rising in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area following the alleged arrest and detention of a young activist, Aliyu S. Alimoh, after he publicly questioned the management of funds allocated to the council. According to information circulating on social media, Hon. Virginia Baba…
